2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD brake

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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, itindicates a malfunction of the anti-lock braking system which could result in loss of control of the vehiclewhen braking.
I
f this warning lamp comes on,
together with the STOP and ABSwarning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution which could result in loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Emergency braking assistance
System which, in an emergency, enables you
to obtain the optimum braking pressure more
quickly, thus reducing the stopping distance.
Activation
It is triggered by the speed at which the brakepedal is pressed.
The effect of this is a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an increase in
braking efficiency.
In either case, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When braking in an emergency, pressfirmly without releasing the pressure.



When replacing wheels (tyres andrims), ensure that they conform to themanufacturer's recommendations.

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can
move freely and regain grip.) Press the "ESP OFF"
button, located in
the centre of the dashboard.
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and the
indicator lamp on the button comes
on
, this indicates that the ASR and
ESP systems are deactivated.

Reactivation

These systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).) Press the "ESP OFF"
button again to
react
ivate them manually.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a messa
ge in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a malfunction
of these s
ystems.














Trajectory control systems
The anti-slip regulation (also known as Traction Control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stabilit
y programme acts on the
brake of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by the
driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and electronic stability
programme (ESP)

This is indicated by flashing
of this warning lamp in the
instrument panel.

Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.
The ESP/ASR systems offer exceptionalsafety in normal driving, but this should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of thesesystems depends on obser vation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding wheels (tyres and rims), braking components, electroniccomponents and assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Have it checked b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Parking brake


Applying
)Pull the parking brake lever fully up toimmobilise your vehicle.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lampand the STOPwarning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, this indicates that the parkingbrake is still on or has not been properly released.

Releasing
)Pull the parking brake lever gently, press
the release button then lower the lever fully.









6-speed manual
gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
) Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.



Engaging reverse gear
)
Raise the ring under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left then for wards.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, apply the parking brake and engage a gear.

Only engage reverse gear when thevehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine:


- always select neutral,

- press the clutch pedal.

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6-speed electronic gearbox system


Six-speed electronic gearbox system which
offers a choice between the comfor t of fullyautomatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes: -automatedmode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without anyaction on the par t of the driver

-
manualmode for sequential gear changing
by the driver using the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
In automated mode, you can temporarily take
over control of gear changing.
Gear lever
R.
Reverse )
With your foot on the brake, move the gear lever forwards to select this position.
N. Neutral.) With your foot on the brake, select this
position to start.
A.
Automated mode.)
Move the lever backwards to select this
m
ode. M + /.
Manual mode with sequential gear changing. )
Move the lever backwards then to the left
to select this mode, then:


●

give a push for wards to change up,

●
or give a push rear wards to changedown.
+. Paddle to the right of the steering wheel for changing up. )
Press the back of the "+"
steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -.
Paddle to the left of the steering wheel for changing down.)
Press the back of the "-"
steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.


Steering mounted control paddles


The steering mounted paddles cannotbe used to select neutral or to engage or disengage reverse gear.

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Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral R. Reverse1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode. AUTO.
This comes on when the automatedmode is selected. It switches off on changing to manual mode.


Moving off
)
Select position N.)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Start the engine.
Nappears in the instrument panel screen.
)
Select automated mode (position A
) or Amanual mode (position M ) or reverse(position R
).R)
Release the parking brake.)
Progressively take your foot off the brake
pedal.
) Accelerate away.
AUT
Oand 1 , 1 or Rappear in the instrument
panel screen.

Automated mode
)Select position A.
AUTOand the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel screen.
The
gearbox operates in auto-active mode,
without any action on the par t of the driver. Itcontinuously selects the most suitable gear for:


- optimisation of fuel consumption,

- the style of driving,

- the profile of the road.

- the vehicle load.

For o
ptimum acceleration, for example
when over taking another vehicle, press the
accelerator pedal
firmly past the point of
resistance.
You must press the brake pedal whenstarting the engine.


Never select neutral N
when driving.
N
flashes in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the multifunction screen, if the gear lever is not in position Non starting.
A message is displayed in the screen, if the brake pedal is not pressed on starting the engine.


You can change mode at any time bymoving the gear lever from A
to Mor the other way round.

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) Select position M.
To engage reverse gear R
, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake pedal.
) Select position R.

At very low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
this will only be acted on when the vehicle is
immobilised.
At high speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the N indicator flashes and the gearbox goes into neutral. To engage a gear again, put thegear lever in position A
or M.


Te m p o r a ry control of gear changing

You can temporarily take over control of gear changing using the "+"and "-"
steering mounted paddles: if the engine speed allows,
the request to change gear is acted on.
This function allows you to anticipate cer tain situations such as over taking a vehicle or the
approach to a corner.

After a few moments without any action on
the control paddles, the gearbox resumes
automatic control of the gears. The
gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panelscreen.
The
gear change requests are only acted on if
the engine speed permits.It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When brakin
g or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear. On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will notchange up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral Nwhile the vehicle is moving.
You can change mode at any time, bemoving the gear lever from M to A
or the other way round.

Engagement of reverse gear isaccompanied by an audible signal.
Manual mode
Reverse

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Stopping the vehicle
Operating fault

With the ignition on, the flashing of AUTO ,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the screen, indicates a malfunction
of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.

In all cases when parking, you must apply the parking braketo immobilise the vehicle.


When immobilising the vehicle, with theengine running, you must place the gear lever in neutral N.


Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, ensure that the gear lever is in neutral N
and that theparking brake is applied. Be
fore switching off the engine, you can:
- move to position Nto engage neutral,
or
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move the vehicle.

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Hill start assist
(with the 6-speed
electronic gearbox
system)
System which holds your vehicle temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when star ting on a slope, the time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is onl
y active when:


- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain conditions on a slope are met,

- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot bedeactivated.On an ascendin
g slope, with the vehicle
stationar y, the vehicle is held momentarily
when
you release the brake pedal:- provided you are in automated mode(position A) or in manual mode (position AM )
on an electronic gearbox.On a descendin
g slope, with the vehicle
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal.

Operating fault

If a malfunction of the system occurs, these
warning lamps come on. Contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being held in the hill star t assist phase. If you need to leave the vehicle withthe engine running, manually applythe parking brake then ensure that the parking brake warning lamp is on (not flashing) in the instrument panel.
Operation